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Park Commission
Date: 8-17-09
Regular
Item:
ITEM: Review of Ravine Restoration Project within DeMontreville Wildlife Park to
repair an eroding ravine and to prevent sediment from washing into Lake
DeMontreville.
REQUESTED BY: Valley Branch Watershed District, Applicant
SUBMITTED BY: Kelli Matzek, City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Craig Dawson, Interim City Administrator
Kyle Klatt, Planning Director
Ryan Stempski, Assistant City Engineer
Mike Bouthilet, Public Works Director
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
The Park Commission is being asked to receive and review information on the Ravine
Restoration Project proposed by the Valley Branch Watershed District (VBWD). The grading
project will take place entirely within the City-owned DeMontreville Wildlife Park to address
erosion issues that occur largely due to the intermittent stream at the site and to prevent sediment
from washing into Lake DeMontreville. A grading permit has been received and reviewed
administratively as it is considered a public improvement project. The Assistant City Engineer
has reviewed the proposed grading and found the project and resulting grades to be acceptable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
o The City Forester reviewed the construction documents and made a site visit to the
project area with the applicant. Dr. Widin found the plans for tree removal, tree
protection, and re-vegetation and tree replacement appropriate for the project and the
ravine restoration may help to prevent more damage to root systems of existing trees and
vegetation.
o Two of the three bridges crossing the intermittent stream will be removed for the
restoration work. The bridges will be reinstalled by the City at appropriate locations after
the work is complete.
o Currently there are no plans or specifications in the Park CIP to alter, expand, or relocate
the existing dirt trails in the park. The VBWD has agreed to replace any damaged
portions of the dirt trail with another dirt trail during the time of the project.
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o This item will be addressed by the City Council on Tuesday, August 18. The City
Council will consider authorizing the Interim City Administrator to enter into a Project
Agreement with the Valley Branch Watershed District for the project.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. City Forester Report
3. Engineer Report